The Time Filter is a powerful tool for various animation productions, from music videos like XPICE to critically acclaimed shows like ONI. Developed by the team at MARZA Animation Planet, the Time Filter is a versatile tool that allows animators to manipulate time in previously impossible ways.
One of the most notable applications of the Time Filter is in the MARZA original animation Samurai Frog Golf. The Time Filter was instrumental in creating the stylized motion that made the film a stand out in the animation industry. The Time Filter was also used extensively in many other productions, making it one of the most requested tools among animators at Marza.
The Time Filter is built on a foundation of vanilla Maya nodes, except for a single custom node, the Time Filter node, which updates on the fly and takes user input to regenerate time data on demand. This allows for a high degree of flexibility and precision in manipulating time, making it a valuable tool for any animator.
The Time Filter is a powerful tool that helps animators achieve the motion and timing needed to give scenes that sought-after traditional timing of the hand-drawn animation production, all in camera. If you’re interested in learning more about the Time Filter and how it’s used in animation projects at Marza, be sure to check out the videos above, which detail the tool’s inner workings. If you’d like an even more in-depth look, the Advanced Technical Details can be watched here.
